About Us

A Century of Maritime Heritage, Since 1904

G.B. Potts & Company (Private) Limited traces its origins to Metcalfe & Hodgkin's of Bombay, founded in 1904 in the pre partition era. G.B. Potts has continued that lineage under its own name since 1949 and has grown into one of Pakistan's longest established independent marine surveying and technical consultancy firms, Providing Survey, valuation, engineering consultancy, and technical inspection services for over a century.

Throughout its history, G.B. Potts has earned the confidence of shipowners, insurers, financial institutions, government organisations, and industrial enterprises through its dedication to professional ethics, technical competence, and independent judgement. Industries and technologies have evolved, but the principles on which the firm was founded continue to define how we serve our clients today.

Who We Are

Our engineers and surveyors work across the shipping, insurance, logistics, manufacturing, energy, and commercial sectors, providing objective technical assessments and professional advice on assets, cargoes, vessels, industrial facilities, and engineering projects.

Every assignment is approached with the same rigour, impartiality, and considered judgement that has defined our work since 1904.

Professional Standards

Our standing is built upon engineering knowledge, independent assessment, and responsible professional practice.

Supported by experienced marine engineers, accredited surveyors, valuation specialists, and technical professionals, we undertake assignments ranging from marine hull and cargo surveys to industrial valuations, engineering inspections, and technical consultancy.

Every report, inspection, and valuation reflects our dedication to technical accuracy, objectivity, and internationally accepted surveying practice.

Our Experience

Technical Expertise Across Marine & Industrial Sectors

With decades of operational experience, G.B. Potts has successfully undertaken assignments involving assets of substantial technical and commercial value.

Our experience includes:

Marine Hull & Machinery Surveys

Cargo Surveys & Loss Investigations

Industrial Plant & Machinery Valuations

Manufacturing Facilities & Commercial Property Valuations

Engineering Inspections

Insurance Risk & Claims Surveys

Technical Due Diligence

Independent Consultancy

The company has conducted valuation assignments for more than 200 commercial properties, industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, and engineering assets, including projects valued at over PKR 20 billion.

Leadership & Legacy

Mr. Hassan Abbas

Marine Engineer

A significant chapter in the company's history began in 1963, when Mr. Hassan Abbas (Late) assumed the leadership of G.B. Potts. A distinguished marine engineer, Mr. Hassan Abbas held the professional qualifications of

First Class (M.O.T.) Marine Engineer
MIE (Pakistan)
MCILT (United Kingdom)
FIMarEST (London)

He was appointed by the Central Board of Revenue as an Approved Valuer and was authorised to act as an Insurance Surveyor for the valuation of Hull & Machinery, Machinery Erection & Breakdown, and Cargo Claims for insurance assessment purposes.

Mr. Rais Ud Din Siddiqui

Chartered Engineer

Working alongside him, Mr. Rais Ud Din Siddiqui, Chartered Engineer, made a significant contribution to the organization's technical development. His professional qualifications included

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
B.Sc. Electrical Engineering
FRINA (London)
FIMarEST (London)
FIE (Pakistan)
FCILT (United Kingdom)
MSNAME (USA)

He also served as an Approved Valuer appointed by the Central Board of Revenue, further strengthening the company's position for technical competence and independent Surveying services.

Mr. Anas Mustafa

Today, under the leadership of Mr. Anas Mustafa, G.B. Potts continues to build upon this distinguished legacy, preserving the principles established by previous generations while expanding its capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the maritime and industrial sectors.

Our Commitment

At G.B. Potts, we hold that lasting relationships are built through trust rather than promises.

Our long established standing has never been defined by the number of assignments we undertake, but by the confidence our clients place in our judgement.

For generations, our clients have relied on us for objective specialist advice, accurate reporting, and dependable service. We remain dedicated to preserving the values that have shaped our history while continually strengthening our capabilities to meet the changing needs of the maritime, engineering, and industrial sectors.

As we look to the future, our commitment remains unchanged: to provide every client with the same integrity, professionalism, and technical excellence that have defined the G.B. Potts name since 1904.